“His Voice Has Helped Many”: Destiny Etiko Joins Calls for Verydarkman’s Release

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has joined the rising voices demanding the release of outspoken social commentator Verydarkman, who is currently in detention over unspecified allegations. Despite having once been criticized by him, Destiny took to her Instagram to publicly express her support and admiration for the role he plays in society.

“I have every reason to keep quiet cos he even dragged me… but I haven’t checked the good he has done for my brothers and sisters,” she wrote in her heartfelt post.

Calling him “brave”, “benevolent,” and a voice for the voiceless, Destiny highlighted the often-overlooked social advocacy Verydarkman engages in—from exposing injustice to giving back to the needy. According to her, such courage and consistency in standing for truth are rare, especially among young people in today’s Nigeria.

💬 Opinion: Is Nigeria Ready for Unfiltered Truth?

Verydarkman’s bold, sometimes controversial approach to tackling societal issues has earned him both fans and enemies. Yet his raw, unapologetic activism has undeniably amplified stories that would otherwise remain buried. Destiny Etiko’s call—even after being on the receiving end of his criticisms—underscores a bigger truth: You don’t have to like the messenger to acknowledge the message.

In a time when public figures often play it safe, Verydarkman’s voice has been loud, clear, and unshaken—even when the cost is personal freedom. Whether you agree with his methods or not, silencing bold truth-tellers only weakens the push for accountability.

📢 What do you think? Should outspoken critics be jailed—or protected as part of a free society?